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DSWD receives P104 million support from Australia to boost disaster response capacity

The Philippines Government and the Australian Government have partnered to strengthen the capacity of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in responding to natural disasters and emergencies, through a P104 million (A$3 million) grant under a three-year Support Program for Disaster Response. The program covers three components: capacity building, warehouse construction, and prepositioning of emergency relief supplies. “The Australian Government is committed to support the Philippines in building its resilience through disaster preparedness, […]

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INC debunks expelled ministers’ claims regarding overseas bank accounts and fund misuse

(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) categorically denied claims made by expelled ministers Isaias Samson, Jr. and Vincent Florida that several officers of the Church maintained personal and unauthorized offshore bank accounts in the Cayman Islands or Switzerland, as well as charges that its leaders were skimming cash off member collections in the United States. “We follow protocols for the deposit of cash collections. We also have very stringent audit procedures, otherwise the […]

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Reyes Brothers’ bail hearing set on January

The court set the bail hearing of the brothers Joel and Mario Reyes on January after the start of the pre-trial hearing of the two suspects on the killing of the environmentalist Jerry Ortega. The brothers’ camp appeal for transfer was denied by the court. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/rvfOaeJWLAo

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President Aquino campaigns for Roxas in Italy

President Benigno Aquino campaigned for the administration candidate Mar Roxas in Italy, saying that only Roxas can ensure the continuation of reforms that he implemented. In the same campaign, President Aquino criticized the other presidential candidates. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Philippines, fourth in list of calamities due to climate change

According to the study made by the group German Watch, the Philippines is fourth in the list of countries most affected by calamities brought by climate change. The top three countries are: Serbia, Afghanistan and Bosnia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Pastor family hopes that Daliah Pastor will now reveal herself

The Pastor family expressed confidence that Daliah Guerrero-Pastor, wife of the late car racer, Enzo Pastor, will now reveal herself after the alleged mastermind of the Pastor slay, Sandy De Guzman was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation. Based on intelligence reports, Daliah Pastor is currently staying in Indonesia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Mastermind of Enzo Pastor slay arrested

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) succeeded in apprehending Sandy De Guzman, alleged mastermind behind the killing of Enzo Pastor. Relatives of Pastor expressed their gratitude to the NBI for arresting one of the main suspects behind the killing of Enzo Pastor. De Guzman was arrested in a safe house in Silang, Cavite. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

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President Aquino meets with Italian President, discusses South China Sea, global terrorism

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has affirmed the Philippines’ stance in the South China Sea issue, saying all claimants must respect the rule of law. During his meeting with President Benigno S. Aquino III at the Quirinal Palace here on Wednesday, President Mattarella affirmed the Philippines’ adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Italian leader also expressed his country’s support for the upholding of the freedom of navigation in […]

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Roxas, Binay behind COMELEC ruling – Senator Poe

Senator Grace Poe also aired her suspicion that two of her political rivals, namely Vice President Jejomar Binay and Former Dilg Secretary Mar Roxas, to be the ones behind the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ruling. In a press briefing yesterday, Poe tagged Roxas and Binay behind attempts to derail her presidential run in the next year’s general elections. Poe said she expects that the other COMELEC divisions handling the three separate disqualification complaints would also […]

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US-PHL maritime exercise continues

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the maritime security exercise between the forces of the United States of America and the Philippines, which aims to increase the competence of Filipino armed personnel in the use of modern equipment. The AFP clarified that said exercise is included in the approved activities of the mutual defense agreement between the two countries and has nothing to do with the issue on West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News […]

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Transport holiday on Monday

The transport group Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization will conduct a transport holiday on Monday, December 7. This in protest to the decision of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) which will phase-out jeeps as a mode of public transportation starting January 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/zF2rbOgy0mk

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Security group under investigation due to “tanim-bala” scam

Due to their non-action regarding the reporting of “tanim-bala” related incidents, 89 members of the Aviation Security Group are now under investigation. Another aspect of the investigation is the discrepancy between the 129 cases of “tanim-bala” and the 51 cases reported by said security group. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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